Description:

Job Description:
Sr Counsel, Privacy and Technology
The Senior Counsel, Privacy & Technology serves as a strategic legal advisor responsible for providing counsel on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, technology transactions, and digital innovation initiatives. This role partners closely with Legal, Information Security, IT, Product, HR, Compliance, and business leaders to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations while supporting business growth and technology adoption.

Essential Functions:

Provide legal counsel on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and technology related matters.
Advise business leaders on compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws and regulations.
Draft, review, and negotiate technology, software, cloud services, data-sharing, and vendor agreements.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate privacy and technology risks.
Support cybersecurity incident response activities, including breach assessment, notification, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies, standards, governance frameworks, and related compliance programs.
Conduct legal reviews of new products, technologies, data initiatives, and digital transformation projects.
Monitor emerging laws, regulations, and industry developments related to privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and technology, and provide practical guidance to stakeholders.
Manage regulatory inquiries, audits, investigations, and outside counsel related to privacy and technology matters.
Deliver risk based legal guidance and training to support business objectives while protecting the organization's legal and regulatory interests.
Support special projects and process improvement initiatives while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Model behaviors that support the company's common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
Complete other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
Active license to practice law in the state of Tennessee or registration with the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners if not licensed in the state of Tennessee
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 8+ years of legal experience with significant focus on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, technology transactions, and regulatory compliance.
Experience advising organizations on U.S. privacy laws, data governance, cybersecurity matters, and technology-related legal risks.
Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS, cloud services, software licensing, data-sharing, and vendor contracts.
Experience supporting cybersecurity incident response, data breach investigations, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to develop practical, business-focused legal solutions.
In-house counsel experience supporting technology, healthcare, financial services, retail, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
Experience advising on artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and emerging technology initiatives preferred.
This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Specialized Knowledge

Deep knowledge of U.S. privacy and data protection laws,
Strong understanding of cybersecurity laws, incident response protocols, and information security governance practices.
Knowledge of technology contracting, software licensing, cloud computing, intellectual property, and digital services.
Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and governance considerations related to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Exceptional contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills.
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal requirements and operational objectives.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influence skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex matters independently in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound legal judgment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making capabilities.